The Sellier & Bellot V339172 is an inert .264 calibre reloading projectile engineered for precision target shooting, benchrest, and long-range competition handloading. Weighing 142 grains (9.20 grams), this match bullet features a lead core enclosed in a CuZn 10 tombac brass jacket with a drawn hollow point meplat cavity that shifts mass rearward for consistent centre-of-gravity flight stability. Designed for medium-to-extended distances spanning 100 metres out to 1,000 metres and beyond, it provides handloaders with an aerodynamic component for loading 6.5mm cartridges including 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×55mm Swedish Mauser, .260 Remington, 6.5 PRC, and 6.5×47 Lapua.

Key Features

• Boat-Tail Base: Streamlined boat-tail profile reduces aerodynamic drag and enhances downrange velocity retention across extended flight paths.
• Match Hollow Point Meplat: Formed during jacket drawing to optimise flight dynamics and balance rather than initiate terminal expansion.
• CuZn 10 Jacket: Encloses a solid lead core in a uniform brass alloy to maintain structural integrity and consistent barrel engagement.
• Extended Range Ballistics: Features a 0.291 lb/in² sectional density and a published G1 ballistic coefficient between approximately 0.525 and 0.553 (G7: ~0.264–0.278 depending on muzzle velocity and cartridge profile).

Specifications

• Calibre / Bullet Diameter: .264 in (6.7 mm / 6.5 mm nominal)
• Bullet Weight: 142 grains (9.20 grams)
• Bullet Profile: Hollow Point Boat-Tail (HPBT / Match)
• Product Code / SKU: V339172 (Internal Bullet Code: 2890)
• Core Material: Lead
• Jacket Material: CuZn 10 (tombac / brass alloy)
• Sectional Density: 0.291 lb/in²
• Ballistic Coefficient: G1: ~0.525–0.553 | G7: ~0.264–0.278
• Recommended Barrel Twist: 1:8" to 1:8.5" minimum twist rate
• Packaging: 100 projectiles per box

Who is the S&B Sellier & Bellot .264 6.5mm 142 Grain Hpbt Bullet 100 Pack for?

• Long-range precision rifle competitors — requires high ballistic efficiency across 100 to 1,000+ metres, delivered by this 6.5mm match reload bullet through its G1 ballistic coefficient of ~0.525–0.553 and aerodynamic boat-tail profile.
• Target handloaders — loading .264 in bore cartridges such as 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5×55mm Swedish Mauser with a 142-grain projectile that yields a 0.291 lb/in² sectional density for paper punching and steel targets.

Less suitable for: Rifles with barrel twist rates slower than 1:8" or 1:8.5" (such as 1:9" or 1:10"), which fail to gyroscopically stabilize a 142-grain .264 in projectile and require lighter sub-130-grain match bullets; and medium to large game hunters, who should select controlled-expansion soft point (SP) or bonded hunting projectiles rather than target match HPBT designs lacking terminal expansion.